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Aerosol Cans

All Purpose Cleaners

If the bottles are not empty, it can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Empty bottles made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in the curbside recycling program.

Don't dump it. Never put anything into a storm drain. If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in the garbage for collection.

Aluminum Cans

You can recycle aluminum cans in the curbside recycling program.

Aluminum Foil & Other Aluminum Products

You can recycle aluminum foil, plates, trays and disposable cooking ware in the curbside recycling program as long as it is clean and clear of food products. Otherwise, please put it in the garbage.

Animal Waste

Please seal animal waste in a plastic bag before putting it in the garbage.

Antifreeze

Household quantities of antifreeze can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Do not mix it with other automotive products and avoid having to dispose of anti-freeze by buying only what you need.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in the garbage for collection.

Appliances

Appliances containing refrigerants (freezers, refrigerators, air conditioning units) must have the Freon removed prior to being collected curbside. Appliances are collected once a month on the bulky waste day. A licensed professional must tag the appliance stating it is free of refrigerants.

Residents also have the option of taking uncertified appliances to the Fort Bend County Recycling Center located in Rosenberg where they are accepted for a $10 charge. Appliance stores also typically will take old appliances with the purchase of new ones.

If the appliances are in good, working condition, you can donate them to a charitable organization or thrift store

Ashes

Allow ashes to cool and then seal them in a plastic bag before putting them in the garbage.

Auto Body Parts

Automotive parts are not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact a junk yard or a metal recycler to dispose of an auto body part.

Automotive Fluids

Household quantities of automotive fluids can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Do not mix the fluids together and avoid having to dispose of automotive fluids by buying only what you need. Motor oil and some filters can be recycled at a number of locations around town. You can find these locations by calling your local automotive repair shop or parts store.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in the garbage.

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Bags - Paper

Residents can recycle paper bags in your curbside recycling cart, except for gift bags. Gift bags have a waxy coating that makes them difficult to recycle. Please reuse them for another gift or place them in your garbage cart.

Bathroom Cleaners

If the bottles are not empty, it can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Empty bottles made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in your curbside recycling cart.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage cart for collection.

Batteries

Household rechargeable and car batteries can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Common non-rechargeable household batteries can be disposed of in your garbage cart.

Car batteries can also be taken back to stores that sell them. There is often a fee for this service. A metal recycler may even pay you for your car battery. Check the yellow pages under "Recycling Centers" for a list of recyclers.

Bedding

The City encourages residents to donate items to a local charitable organization. If the items are not going to be donated, bedding can be recycled in the Textile Recycling program.

Bleach BottlesIf the bottles are not empty, it can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Empty bottles made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in your curbside recycling cart.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage cart for collection.

Boats

Boats are not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact a junk yard or search for Donation options to dispose of an old boat.

Boxes

See Moving Boxes.

Boxboard

You can recycle boxboard, the paper used to make cereal boxes, soda cartons, shoe boxes and similar boxes. Please break down the boxes and place these items in your curbside recycling cart.

Brake Fluid

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage cart for collection.

Branches

Green waste, such as shrubs, grass clippings and tree limbs, are collected once a week and recycled into mulch and compost at a composting facility. Limbs must be less than 4 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet in length. It is helpful, but not required, to tie or bundle limbs. Stumps and large limbs that are not cut into firewood size pieces (2 feet by 6 inch) will not be collected. Residents should arrange items in piles 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet which are easily handled by one person.

Bricks

Bricks are not accepted for curbside pickup. You may be able to dispose of this item at a local landfill for a fee.

Bug Spray

Household quantities of bug spray can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Empty containers cannot be recycled and should be put in the garbage cart.

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Car Batteries

Cardboard

Cardboard can be recycled in your recycle cart. Please flatten the cardboard prior to placing in the cart. Large quantities of cardboard can also be recycled through the Bulk Cardboard Recycling program.

Pizza boxes cannot be recycled due to food and grease contamination. You can tear the top of the box off to recycle it but the bottom must be thrown away. If the entire box is grease-free, the whole box can be recycled.

Cards

Greeting cards and brightly colored envelopes can be recycled; place them in your recycle cart.

Carpeting

Residents can set carpeting out during their bulky item collection. Carpeting must be cut in 4 foot strips for pickup, and can not weigh over 50 pounds. Another option is to have the carpet installer dispose of your old carpet. You may be able to dispose of this item at a local landfill for a fee.

Catalogs

Catalogs can be recycled in your curbside recycling cart.

Cell Phones

Cell phones should not be disposed of in your garbage cart because they may contain hazardous materials such as brominated flame retardants, lead, mercury and cadmium. All manufacturers, authorized dealers, and service providers have recycling programs in place. You can also dispose of cell phones safely by taking them to the Fort Bend County Recycling Center or at Ben & Jerry's in Town Square:
16155 City Walk
Sugar Land, TX 77487

Cereal Boxes
Cereal boxes and other boxboard can be recycled in your curbside recycling cart. Please flatten or cut Down the boxboard to fit in the cart.

Christmas Trees

Christmas trees can be recycled curbside on your Green Waste collection day. Christmas trees must be free of all ornaments, tinsel, trimmings, metal tree stands and plastic tree sacks. Flocked trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of on your bulky waste collection day.

Cinder Blocks

Cinder blocks are not accepted for curbside pickup. You may be able to dispose of this item at a local landfill for a fee.

Cleaning Products

Cleaning products can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Empty bottles made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in your curbside recycling cart.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage cart for collection.

Clothing

The City encourages residents to donate items to a local charitable organization. If the items are not going to be donated, clothing can be recycled in the Textile Recycling program.

Coat HangersMetal coat hangers cannot be recycled, please place them in your garbage cart or take them to a dry cleaners for reuse. Plastic coat hangers can be recycled in your recycling cart.

Computer Paper

Computer paper can be recycled in your curbside recycling cart.

Computers

Computers can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Computers should not be put in the garbage cart; this method has detrimental effects on the environment. Thanks to a state law, computer manufacturers are required to offer Texas consumers a convenient recycling program that is also free at the time of recycling for devices listed below. For more information, please visit TexasRecyclesComputers.org.

Concrete

Concrete is not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact Republic Services for disposal/recycling options or dispose of the material at a local landfill for a fee.

Confidential / Sensitive Documents

Sensitive paper Documents may be shredded (secured in a paper bag) and then placed in your recycle cart.

Construction Debris

Construction debris is not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact Republic Services at 713.726.7307 for disposal/recycling options or you may dispose of the material at a local landfill for a fee.

Cooking Oil

Used liquefied cooking oils are accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the City of Sugar Land Public Works and Utilities Department near the tire recycling center at:
111 Gillingham Lane
Sugar Land, TX 77487

City residents may dispose of up to 10 gallons of liquid cooking oil per day at no charge. The cooking oil recycling center is for residential customers only and includes only liquid cooking grade fats, oils and grease, not petroleum products. Small quantities of cooking oil can be can be mixed with kitty litter, Doubled bagged, and then placed in your trash. You can also seal small quantities in a coffee can or similar container and place it in your garbage cart.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage cart for collection. If the bottles are not empty, please take them to the Fort Bend County Recycling Center.

Cooking Oil Bottles

Empty bottles made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in your recycle cart.

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)

Household quantities of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program., or you can take them to any Home Depot or Lowe's. This free service allows customers to bring in any expired, unbroken CFL bulbs, and give them to the store associate behind the returns desk.

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Degreasers

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage cart for collection.

Diapers

Diapers cannot be recycled. Please seal them in a plastic bag and place them in your garbage cart.

Dirt

Dirt is not accepted for curbside pickup. You may be able to dispose of this item at a local landfill for a fee.

Disposable Dishes, Food Containers & Utensils

Disposable dishes, food containers and utensils are recyclable if they are free of food residue and made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic. Place them in your curbside recycling cart.

Disposable dishes and utensils made of paper or other materials are not recyclable, please dispose in your garbage.

Doors

Residents can set wooden and metal doors out on their bulky waste collection day, donate to charitable organization or thrift store, or dispose of this item at a local landfill for a fee.

Drugs (Prescription Drugs)

Residents can dispose of unused or expired medication by purchasing a postage-paid envelope from local pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens and Kroger or holding the medication until the next DEA collection event. The postage-paid envelope costs $3.99 and allows residents to mail their unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications to Sharp Compliance's Texas facility for disposal. Controlled substances are excluded from the program.

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Facial Tissue

Fax Paper

Fencing

Fence posts can be placed curbside for collection on your bulky waste day if they are free of nails, less than 4 feet in length and cement free.

Fertilizers

Household quantities of fertilizers can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Avoid having to dispose of fertilizers by buying only what you need. Empty containers should be put in the garbage.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage for collection.

Fire Extinguishers

Please call FireTron at 281-499-1500 for hours of operation. Disposal fee may apply.

Flammable Liquids

Household quantities of flammable liquids may be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Most empty containers should be put in the garbage. Avoid having to dispose of flammable liquids by buying only what you need.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage for collection.

Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Food Containers

Disposable food or take-out containers made of cardboard or styrofoam are not recyclable (such as pizza boxes or egg cartons). Tupperware-type containers and plastic containers that contain baked goods, deli, or produce from the grocery store which are made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in your curbside recycle cart. Please rinse any food particles out of the containers before placing them in the cart.

Furniture

The city encourages residents to donate furniture in good condition to a charitable organization or thrift store. If it is unable to be donated, furniture can be disposed of on your bulky waste day.

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Gasoline

Household quantities of gasoline can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Do not mix it with other automotive products. Avoid having to dispose of gasoline by buying only what you need.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage for collection.

Glass

Glass bottles and jars (all colors) can be recycled in your green recycle cart. All other types of glass, including broken glass, drinking glasses, ceramics, etc. should be put in your garbage cart.

Grass Clippings

Grass clippings can be recycled in the curbside Green Waste program, which is provided once a week. The city also encourages residents to participate in Grasscycling. Grasscycling allows grass clippings to remain on the yard after mowing; they can act as a slow-release fertilizer to your lawn while helping to retain moisture in the soil. This reduces the need for watering and can eliminate the need for fertilizer.

Grocery Bags

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Hazardous Waste

Household quantities of most types of hazardous waste can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. The program does not accept medical waste, radioactive materials, PCBs, and dioxins.

Herbicides

Household quantities of herbicides can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Empty containers should be put in the garbage. They are not recyclable. Avoid having to dispose of herbicides by buying only what you need.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage for collection.

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Insecticides

Household quantities can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Empty containers should be put in the garbage. They are not recyclable. Avoid having to dispose of insecticides by buying only what you need.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage for collection.

Insulation

Insulation is not accepted for curbside pickup. You may be able to dispose of this item at a local landfill for a fee.

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Kitty Litter

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Laundry Detergent Bottles

Empty detergent bottles made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in your recycle cart.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage for collection.

Laundry Detergent Boxes

Empty laundry detergent boxes can be recycled in your recycle cart.

Lawn Mowers

Residents can set lawn mowers out during their bulky waste day. All gas, oil, or fuel must be removed before placing at the curb.

You may also be able to Donate your lawn mower if it's in good condition to a charitable organization or thrift store. You may be able to dispose of this item at a local landfill for a fee.

Leaves

Residents can recycle leaves by setting them out in a reusable container or bags on their green waste collection day.

It is against city ordinance to rake, sweep or blow leaves onto the street. Debris may clog storm drains and increase the risk of floods. Leaves can also be composted in your backyard with vegetable scraps to make an effective soil conditioner.

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Magazine

Magazines can be recycled in your recycle cart. You may also be able to Donate your your magazines to local hospitals or Doctor's offices.

Margarine Tubs

Margarine tubs or similar containers made of #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in the recycle cart.

Mattresses

Mattresses and box springs in good condition can be donated to a local charitable organization or thrift store. If it is unable to be donated, mattresses will be collected on your bulky waste day or can be taken to a local landfill for a fee.

Medical Waste

Syringes, needles, or sharps should be placed in a sturdy plastic container with a tight fitting lid such as a laundry detergent bottle. The bottle then needs to be taped shut and labeled syringes, sharps, or needles. The bottle can then be placed in your garbage cart. Do not put this container in your recycle cart.

Medications

Residents can dispose of unused or expired medication by purchasing a postage-paid envelope from local pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens and Kroger or holding the medication until the next DEA collection event. The postage-paid envelope costs $3.99 and allows residents to mail their unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications to Sharp Compliance's Texas facility for disposal. Controlled substances are excluded from the program.

Microwaves

Residents can place microwaves in the garbage cart for collection. You may be able to dispose of this item at a local landfill for a fee. If your microwave is in good condition, you may also be able to donate it to a charitable organization or thrift store.

Residents also have the option of taking appliances to the Fort Bend County Recycling Center located in Rosenberg. Appliance stores also typically will take old appliances with the purchase of new ones.

Milk Jugs

Milk jugs can be recycled in your recycle cart. You can recycle the milk boxes as long as they Don't have a plastic spout otherwise, please put these in your garbage.

Mirrors

Mirrors are not accepted for curbside recycling or at the recycling centers. Please box mirrors or wrap them in several layers of newspaper and label the package "Glass." Place the package in your garbage cart.

Mortar

Mortar is not accepted for curbside pickup. You may be able to dispose of this item at a local landfill for a fee.

Motor Oil

Household quantities of motor oil can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Do not mix motor oil with other automotive fluids and avoid having to dispose of oil by buying only what you need.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage for collection.

Motor Oil Bottles

Motor oil bottles cannot be recycled curbside no matter what type of plastic they are made from. Please put empty bottles in your garbage.

Motorcycles

Automotive parts or any item with a title of ownership are not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact a junk yard to dispose of a motorcycle.

You may also be able to Donate your motorcycle if it's in good condition to a charitable organization or thrift store.

Moving Boxes

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Needles

Needles should be placed in a sturdy plastic container with a tight fitting lid such as, a laundry detergent bottle. The bottle then needs to be taped shut and labeled syringes, sharps, or needles. The bottle can then be placed in your garbage cart. Do not put this container in your recycle cart.

Newspapers

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Office Paper

Office paper can be recycled in your recycle cart.

Oil Filters

Residents may take household quantities of oil filters to the Fort Bend County Recycling Center for safe disposal. Some of the automotive shops that accept motor oil for recycling, may also accept oil filters for a small fee. Call ahead of time to find out whether the shop takes oil filters and what the charge is.

Paper

Tissue, facial or toilet tissue, paper towels or napkins, or any wet or food-stained paper cannot be recycled.

Paper Bags

See Bags - Paper.

Paperboard

Paperboard or boxboard, the paper used to make cereal boxes, soda cartons, shoe boxes, and similar boxes can be recycled in your recycle cart.

Pesticides

Household quantities of pesticides can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Empty containers cannot be recycled and should be put in your trash. Avoid having to dispose of pesticides by buying only what you need.

Phone Books

Phone books can be recycled in your recycle cart.

Photographic Chemicals

Pizza Boxes

Residents cannot recycle pizza boxes due to food and grease contamination. If the entire box is grease-free, the whole box can be recycled. If areas are soiled, you can remove the soiled areas and recycle the clean sections.

Plastic

Plastic containers made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in the recycle cart. (Recycling numbers are usually located on the bottom or the side of an item.)

If the bottle contained motor oil, pesticides, herbicides, adhesives, paints, or solvents; it cannot be recycled no matter what type of plastic it was made from.

Plastic Bags

See Bags - Plastic.

Plastic Bottles

Empty bottles made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in the recycle cart.

Plastic Utensils

Plastic Utensils made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in the recycle cart.

Plastic Wrap

Pool Chemicals

Household quantities of pool chemicals can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Avoid having to dispose of pool chemicals by buying only what you need. Never put pool chemicals in your trash. Many pool chemicals give off fumes that can be harmful to collection workers.

Posters

Residents can recycle posters in the recycle cart.

"Post-it" Notes

Residents can recycle "Post-it" notes in the recycle cart.

Prescription Drugs

Residents can dispose of unused or expired medication by purchasing a postage-paid envelope from local pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens and Kroger or holding the medication until the next DEA collection event. The postage-paid envelope costs $3.99 and allows residents to mail their unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications to Sharp Compliance's Texas facility for disposal. Controlled substances are excluded from the program..

Product Samples

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Refrigerators & Freezers

Appliances containing refrigerants (freezers, refrigerators, air conditioning units) must have the Freon removed prior to being collected curbside. Appliances are collected once a month on the bulky waste day. A licensed professional must tag the appliance stating it is free of refrigerants.

Residents also have the option of taking uncertified appliances to the Fort Bend County Recycling Center located in Rosenberg where they are accepted for a $10 charge. Appliance stores also typically will take old appliances with the purchase of new ones.

Remodeling Debris

Remodeling / construction debris is not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact Republic Services for disposal options or dispose of the material at a local landfill for a fee.

Roach / Ant Bait & Powder

Household quantities of roach and ant bait and other pesticides can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Avoid having to dispose of roach and ant bait and powders by buying only what you need.

Rocks

Rocks are not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact Republic Services for disposal options or dispose of the material at a local landfill for a fee

Roofing

Roofing materials are not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact Republic Services for disposal options or dispose of the material at a local landfill for a fee.

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Sand

Sand is not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact Republic Services for disposal options or dispose of the material at a local landfill for a fee.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage for collection.

Sandwich Bags

Sawdust

Please seal sawdust in a plastic bag before putting it in the garbage. This will help prevent employee injuries or litter problems.

Scrap Metal

Scrap metal is not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact Republic Services or a scrap metal recycler for recycling options.

Shampoo Bottles

Shampoo bottles made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in the recycle cart.

Sheet Rock

Sheet rock is not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact Republic Services for disposal options or dispose of the material at a local landfill for a fee.

Shingles

Shingles are not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact Republic Services for disposal options or dispose of the material at a local landfill for a fee.

Shoe Boxes

Shoe boxes can be recycled in the recycle cart.

Shoes

The City encourages residents to donate items to a local charitable organization.If the items are not going to be donated, shoes can be recycled in the Textile Recycling program.

SidingSiding is not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact Republic Services for disposal options or dispose of the material at a local landfill for a fee.

Small Branches

Bulky items, such as shrubs, clippings and tree limbs, are considered heavy trash and will be collected on either collection day. Limbs must be less than 4 inches in diameter and less than 4 foot in length. It is helpful, but not required, to tie or bundle limbs. Stumps and large limbs that are not cut into firewood size pieces will not be collected.

Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors can be disposed of in your garbage. An alternative disposal option is to mail the smoke detector back to the manufacturer for disposal. The manufacturer may charge a fee for this service.

Soap Bottles

Soap bottles made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic, can be recycled in the recycle cart.

Solvents

Household quantities of solvents can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Avoid having to dispose of solvents by buying only what you need. Empty solvent containers should be put in the garbage.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your trash for collection.

Stone

Stones are not accepted for curbside pickup. Please contact Republic Services for disposal/recycling options or dispose of the material at a local landfill for a fee.

Styrofoam

Styrofoam cannot be recycled at the curb or at the recycling centers. Residents can also take household quantities of styrofoam to the Fort Bend County Recycling Center.

Styrofoam packaging and products can usually be identified by a recycling triangle logo with the number 6 inside it stamped on the item. You may be able to Donate styrofoam peanuts to Mail Boxes Etc., or a similar store for reuse. If you dispose of styrofoam peanuts in your garbage, please seal them in a plastic bag first which will prevent them from spilling onto the street when your garbage cart is emptied.

Syringes

Syringes should be placed in a sturdy plastic container with a tight fitting lid such as a laundry detergent bottle. The bottle then needs to be taped shut and labeled syringes, sharps, or needles. The bottle can then be placed in the garbage. Do not put this container in your recycle cart.

Tissue paper

ToiletsToilets can be set out for collection on your bulky waste day or taken to a local landfill for a fee. If your toilet is in good condition, you may also be able to donate it to a charitable organization.

Toilet tissue

Toys

If the toys are in good condition, you can donate them to a charitable organization or thrift store.

Trailers

Trailers or any item with a title of ownership are not accepted for curbside pickup. Please consult a junk yard about disposal options.

Transmission fluid

Household quantities of transmission fluid can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Do not mix it with other automotive products and avoid having to dispose of transmission fluid by buying only what you need. Some automotive stores or garages may take this item for you.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your garbage for collection.

Trees, Downed

On the Right of Way: Please report Downed trees that are blocking the street or public right of way to the Public Works Department at 281-275-2450.

On Electrical Wires: Please report Downed trees that are on electrical wires to Centerpoint Energy at 713-207-2222.

Individual property owners are responsible for taking care of trees that are downed on their own property. Options include cutting it up and including it with your weekly green waste collection, hauling it a local landfill for a fee, or hiring a contractor to clear the tree for you. Green waste, such as shrubs, grass clippings and tree limbs, are collected once a week and are recycled into mulch or compost at a composting facility. Limbs must be less than 4 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet in length. It is helpful, but not required, to tie or bundle limbs. Stumps and large limbs that are not cut into firewood size pieces (2 feet by 6 inches) will not be collected. Residents are limited to a maximum of 15 cubic yards per collection arranged in piles 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet easily handled by one person.

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Vacuum Cleaner Dust

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Water Bottles

Residents can recycle water bottles made from #1 - 5 and #7 plastic in the curbside recycling program.

Weed Killer

Household quantities of weed killer can be disposed of in the curbside household hazardous waste program. Empty containers should be put in the trash. They are not recyclable. Avoid having to dispose of weed killer by buying only what you need.

Don't dump it.Never put anything into a storm drain If you have usable leftover items, share them with family or neighbors. Used oil, old paint, and other household chemicals may not be placed in your trash for collection.